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Cape Fuchsia

A beautiful shrub native to South Africa that bears lovely tubular blossoms all summer. Upright flower spikes offer good textural contrast. Appropriate for the perennial, mixed, or cutting garden. Prune lightly in spring to maintain symmetry. Prefers well-drained, moist soil.

Companion Plants

Lamb's Ear

Maiden Grass

Shasta Daisy

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Cape Fuchsia

  • Botanical name

    Phygelius aequalis

  • Variety

    Yellow Trumpet

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 7 (0°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Part sun

  • Height

    36" (91 cm)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    In spring

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Yellow

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Remove spent blooms

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Anna G.'s collection